Castle Terminology:Portcullis: the vertical wooden or metal gate that guards the entry-wayBaily: A large open courtyardKeep: Multi-story structure for people and storage.Dungeon: a place to imprison those who were traitors, couldn't pay their taxes, or just naughty peopleWalkway: Elevated vantage point for guards to keep watchMoat: water encircling the castle

Cardboard Castles

•A castle (from Latin: castellum) is a type of fortified structure built in Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages by nobility.

•This is distinct from a palace, which is not fortified; from a fortress, which was not always a residence for nobility; and from a fortified settlement, which was a public defence.

•Many castles were originally built from earth and timber, but had their defences replaced later by stone. Early castles often exploited natural defences, lacking features such as towers and arrowslits and relying on a central keep.

Requirements:–Made from cardboard–No glue or fasteners. No exceptions-You will get 24" of tape to use for your project. No more. No Less–Must have an opening for our door template (6"x8")–Base dimension must be no bigger than 16"x12” for max size–Height – 14" tall max!-Your castle build must include 4 of the 6 from the terminology section at the top of the page.–Decorated/painted and have peasants/soldiers **BONUS**–You must bring in your own materials (we have some to share)

Protect the Nobility•While you door will be vulnerable to attack from the next project we do your King and/or Queen must be protected in your castle.•They must be easily accessed by the teacher for ‘installation’ and removal in a specific spot.•The ‘spot’ should be able to fit an object like an ‘egg’•Once your castle has been hit (up to 5 times) we will check on their condition to see if they have survived.-We should be able to see your egg from a "birds eye view"

DAY 1 & 2 + WorkUsing the design model (photo right) start on the first 4 design model questions. Start a Google/Word Doc and begin generating Ideas INDIVIDUALLY to answer them (Expand on the ideas I have included for each question) and then do the " A B C D E F" questions to start the research for your bridges.

Include photos of inspiration and make designs that include:a) strength in structure (we will eventually be throwing objects at your castle)b) building cardboard objects without fasteners that lock togetherc) historical castle designs that you can model your design fromd) historical trap doors or hidden rooms to protect the nobility (eggs)

Housing Crisis:e)

How can we incorporate the idea of the current housing crisis in BC into our castles? It is difficult for people to find housing due to rising prices.

Will we have to move to a "castle" or "community housing"? How can you design your castle with rooms or "housing" within the castle walls?

How can we govern these castles so that people are treated fairly with all the shared spaces considering the style we have all grown used to of having our own stuff and homes?

f) why do we not build castles anymore for our political leaders?

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Print this Portcullis image 6"x8" for your castle entrance.

Day 3+ Work

Once you have finished answering the questions from the previous class it is time to answer Question #5 (Choose Best Solution) and create our 3D and/or 2D plans. Orthographic views with planned dimensions (or close to what you think you might use for your final build).

After you have designed your external (exterior) look/dimensions how will you design what is happening inside the walls (refer back to your A B C D E F questions).

Building a castle video!

Day 4+ Work

Your initial plans should include different views of your castle (top, and 2 sides at least) as well as what you are building (decorations) to add to your castle for aesthetics! Remember that your front door (portcullis) should lead to the egg somewhere in the courtyard. The height of 14" is required for storage but if you can design it so that when you assembly it can be taller (up to 24")

DAY 5+ - Building plus extra important stuff

Along with building your castle your lord/king/royalty requires their coat of arms to be visible on your castle in either flag or plaque form. You will design a coat of arms that should include something important about each of the group members and their accomplishments or family history. It must be awesome, and drawn on 8.5x11 paper (color if possible). Your final version should be accompanied by a short paragraph explaining each symbol or things you have added to your coat of arms.